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==What is Rubella?== | ==What is Rubella?== | ||
Rubella is a contagious [[infection]] in which there is a [[rash]] on the skin. | |||
==What are the symptoms of Rubella?== | ==What are the symptoms of Rubella?== | ||
Children generally have few symptoms. Adults may experience a [[fever]], [[headache]], general discomfort ([[malaise]]), and a runny nose before the rash appears. They may not notice the symptoms. | |||
Other symptoms may include: | |||
* Bruising (rare) | |||
* [[Inflammation]] of the eyes (bloodshot eyes) | |||
* Muscle or joint pain | |||
==What are the causes of Rubella?== | ==What are the causes of Rubella?== | ||
The disease is caused by a virus that is spread through the air or by close contact. | |||
A person can transmit the disease from 1 week before the rash begins, until 1 - 2 weeks after the rash disappears. The disease is less contagious than [[rubeola]] (measles). After an infection, people have immunity to the disease for the rest of their lives. | |||
In children and adults, rubella is usually mild and may even go unnoticed. | |||
==Who is at risk for Rubella?== | ==Who is at risk for Rubella?== | ||
* Not being vaccinated against rubella | |||
* Exposure to an active rubella virus | |||
==How to know you have Rubella?== | ==How to know you have Rubella?== | ||
Tests include: | |||
* Nasal or throat swab for viral culture | |||
* Rubella [[serology]] | |||
==When to seek urgent medical care== | ==When to seek urgent medical care== | ||
==Treatment options== | ==Treatment options== | ||
There is no treatment for this disease. | |||
Patients can take [[acetaminophen]] to reduce fever. | |||
Defects that occur with congenital rubella syndrome can be treated. | |||
==Diseases with similar symptoms== | ==Diseases with similar symptoms== | ||
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What is Rubella?
Rubella is a contagious infection in which there is a rash on the skin.
What are the symptoms of Rubella?
Children generally have few symptoms. Adults may experience a fever, headache, general discomfort (malaise), and a runny nose before the rash appears. They may not notice the symptoms.
Other symptoms may include:
- Bruising (rare)
- Inflammation of the eyes (bloodshot eyes)
- Muscle or joint pain
What are the causes of Rubella?
The disease is caused by a virus that is spread through the air or by close contact.
A person can transmit the disease from 1 week before the rash begins, until 1 - 2 weeks after the rash disappears. The disease is less contagious than rubeola (measles). After an infection, people have immunity to the disease for the rest of their lives.
In children and adults, rubella is usually mild and may even go unnoticed.
Who is at risk for Rubella?
- Not being vaccinated against rubella
- Exposure to an active rubella virus
How to know you have Rubella?
Tests include:
- Nasal or throat swab for viral culture
- Rubella serology
When to seek urgent medical care
Treatment options
There is no treatment for this disease.
Patients can take acetaminophen to reduce fever.
Defects that occur with congenital rubella syndrome can be treated.
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for Rubella
Directions to Hospitals Treating Rubella
Prevention of Rubella
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)
Sources
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